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White as Snow (1948)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 40M

Director : André Berthomieu

Synopsis

Naive and good-hearted Léon Ménard arrives in Paris, determined to find work in the capital. In a café, he meets Bob, a seedy guy, who helps him to get a job. On cloud nine, the ingenuous young man, does is unaware of how Bob manipulates him. Having become the night concierge of a hotel, the thankful Léon lets Bob and his accomplices get into the pace. Jewels are stolen as a result.When he is accused, Leon refuses to incriminate his "friend". Fortunately, Charlotte, Léon's fiancé, manages to find evidence of Bob's guilt and thanks to a premium paid by the diamond dealer the two lovebirds can buy a grocer's shop and tie the knot.

Actors

Bourvil
Bourvil
Léon Ménard
Paulette Dubost
Paulette Dubost
Charlotte Béloiseau
Robert Berri
Robert Berri
Bob
Mona Goya
Mona Goya
Suzy Rexy
Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton
Madame Potinel
Frédéric O'Brady
Frédéric O'Brady
Van Golden
Louis Florencie
Louis Florencie
Monsieur Martin
Charles Bouillaud
Charles Bouillaud
Inspector Robillard
Jean Diéner
Jean Diéner
President of the Court
Paul Faivre
Paul Faivre
Paul aka Popaul
Marcel Meral
Marcel Meral
Hotel concierge
Harry-Max
Harry-Max
Investigating judge
Gaston Orbal
Gaston Orbal
Leader of the orpheon
Alice Tissot
Alice Tissot
Mademoiselle de Brézoles
Jacques Louvigny
Jacques Louvigny
Maître Floridor
Albert Broquin
Albert Broquin
Lawyer
Maurice Derville
Maurice Derville
Accomplice of Bob
Pierre Ferval
Pierre Ferval
Attendant for releases
Robert Fretel
Robert Fretel
Accomplice of Bob
Franck Maurice
Franck Maurice
Man in court
Marcelle Rexiane
Marcelle Rexiane
Saleswoman
Robert Rollis
Robert Rollis
A buddy
Michel Roux
Michel Roux
Hotel bartender
Marcel Rouzé
Marcel Rouzé
Policeman in court
Maurice Régamey
Maurice Régamey
Lawyer
Roger Vincent
Roger Vincent
Eliane Charles
Eliane Charles
Béatrice (uncredited)
René Mazé
René Mazé
Bellhop (uncredited)

Crews

André Berthomieu
André Berthomieu
Director

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